Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Low Demand Housing

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time benefits

403(b) pension plan

Job summary

The Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) is seeking a NYS certified psychiatric nurse practitioner to provide patient evaluation, treatment, and medication management within our programs for individuals experiencing homelessness in New York City.

You will participate in case conferences, staff training, and committees, and provide CPR/first aid support as needed. This role reports to the VP of Nursing and contributes to a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented care environment.

Qualifications

• NYS Certified psychiatric nurse practitioner required.
• Prior experience working with a MICA population.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation and treatment, medication management, case conferencing and staff in-service training.
• Provide input to incident review and training committees and participate in outside conferences.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed; report to VP of Nursing.

Skills

CPR certification

Experience with MICA population

Education

NYS Certified psychiatric nurse practitioner

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient evaluation and treatment, medication management, case conferencing and in-service training to the staff. Provide input into the incident review committee and training committee as well as outside conferences. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties assigned. Report to VP of Nursing.

Hours

37.5 hours per week
Tuesday 8am-9pm (reports to Vanderbilt Stabilization);
Wednesday 8am-4:30pm (reports to East Side Stabilization), 5pm-8:30pm (reports to Vanderbilt Stabilization;
Thursday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (reports to Bowery Safe Haven)

QUALIFICATIONS:

NYS Certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. Have prior experience working with a MICA population. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Benefits

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.